IBEC State Board Exam Questions and Answers | 100% Correct Latest Update 2024/2025.

IBEC State Board Exam Questions and Answers | 100% Correct Latest Update 2024/2025. In women, terminal hair on the face alone suggests - ANSWER-An excess of androgens The two sub layers of the dermis are the - ANSWER-Papillary and reticular At which of the following times is hand washing indicated - ANSWER-Before and after treatment Bacteria can enter the body through the skin only if the skin is - ANSWER-Broken Which of the following methods of sterilizing unpackaged instruments is recommended for use in the electrologist's office - ANSWER-Autoclave at 250F with 15 PSI for 15-20 minutes The hair and follicle are part of the - ANSWER-Epidermis and pilosebaceous unit Personal service workers (PSW) are defined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as persons whose occupations involve - ANSWER-Close personal contact with clients The flow of electrons across a wire cannot occur unless there is - ANSWER-Pressure (voltage) Male and female sexual hair patterns differ primarily because of differences in - ANSWER-The concentration of circulating androgens Causes of hirsutism include which of the following -Pituitary hypersecretion -Adrenal tumors -Ovarian Tumors - ANSWER-All of the above According to the atomic theory of electron movement, electrons move from - ANSWERNegative to positive The galvanic modality effects permanent hair removal by - ANSWER-Chemical decomposition The blend or dual method effects permanent hair removal by - ANSWER-High frequency and galvanic current Which of the following defines desiccation - ANSWER-Removing moisture IBEC State Board Exam Questions and Answers | 100% Correct | Latest Update 2024/2025 True statements about a clients health history assessment include which of the following -it provides an accurate record of the body areas treated -it contains the clients signature and verification of the health history -It enables the electrologist to plan the clients treatment and evaluate progress and outcome - ANSWER-All of the above Causes of blanching include which of the following -overtreatment of the skin -shallow insertions -overly deep insertions - ANSWER-Overtreatment of the skin and shallow insertions Which form of hepatitis is spread through fecal-oral or by putting something in the mouth that has been contaminated by the stool of a person - ANSWER-Hepatitis A (HAV) Which form of hepatitis is spread through blood or body fluids of an infected person, such as sexual contact or sharing needles - ANSWER-Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C Which form of hepatitis can live outside of the body for 7 days - ANSWER-Hepatitis B (HBV) Which form of hepatitis can live outside of the body for months - ANSWER-Hepatitis A (HAV) Which form of hepatitis can live outside of the body for 16 hours but no longer than 4 days - ANSWER-Hepatitis C (HCV) How often do you need to empty the liquid soap container - ANSWER-Once a month How does a fungi reproduce - ANSWER-Spore formation How does a virus multiply - ANSWER-Enter living cell - replication Which form of diabetes is described as glucose intolerance that is diagnosed in some women during pregnancy - ANSWER-Gestational diabetes Which form of diabetes is described as being insulin dependent diabetes mellitus or juvenile diabetes - ANSWER-Diabetes Type 1 Which form of diabetes is the most common form of diabetes and is known as being insulin resistant - ANSWER-Diabetes type 2 In a diabetic patient which body area could electrolysis NOT be performed on due to poor circulation - ANSWER-Legs What condition is categorized by blood glucose level dropping too low - ANSWERHypoglycemia What condition is categorized by frequent urination, excessive thirst, unexplained weight loss, extreme hunger, tingling or numbness in hands and feet, dry skin, slow healing, and fatigue - ANSWER-Diabetes What condition is categorized by blood glucose level rising too high - ANSWERHyperglycemia What is a skin condition that is categorized by dark raised areas that develop in skin folds in areas like the neck, armpits, and groin more common in diabetes - ANSWERAcanthosis Nigricans What is the remnant of a small anagen hair which is left unepilated in a treated follicle - ANSWER-Tombstone What type of hair is associated with or emanates from a round follicle - ANSWERStraight What are special cells that engulf damaged tissues and recycle the chemicals to make new healthy tissue - ANSWER-Macrophages What type of hair is associated with or emanates from oval follicles - ANSWER-Wavy What type of hair is associated with or emanates from flat follicles - ANSWER-Very curly What is described as capillaries leaking plasma into an injured area - ANSWERSwelling and edema What is seen after a black or blue mark under the skin after probing a follicle, mainly seen in eyebrows - ANSWER-Ecchymosis or bruising What is another name for redness - ANSWER-Erythema What can be caused by connecting the positive electrode to the probe instead of the negative electrode - ANSWER-Tattooing Where should electrolysis be avoided in the last trimester (3 months) of pregnancy - ANSWER-Breasts and abdomen What is a sharply elevated, irregularly-shaped, progressively enlarging scar due to the formation of excessive amounts of collagen formation in the corium during connective tissue repair (aka hypertrophic scar) - ANSWER-Keloid What type of hair typically responds very well to the blend method of electrolysis - ANSWER-Curly What can be an excellent tool for helping the skin get back to normal after an electrolysis treatment by neutralizing the sodium hydroxide produced in the follicle - ANSWER-Cataphoresis What is the effect of the negative pole on the skin - ANSWER-Irritates the skin, promotes redness (vasodilator), and softens tissue Which of the following is defined as the flow of electrons along a conductor - ANSWERElectricity What are the other names for thermolysis - ANSWER-Alternating current, high frequency, short wave, radio frequency What is a unit of electrical pressure - ANSWER-Volt What is the unit of electrical strength - ANSWER-Ampere What is the unit of electrical resistance - ANSWER-Ohm What is the unit of power - ANSWER-Watt What is one-thousandth of an ampere - ANSWER-Miliampere What gland is located behind the bridge of the nose in the cranial cavity - ANSWERPituitary What is the name for localized maximum heat only at the point of the needle tip and only takes place in thermolysis - ANSWER-Point effect What type of needle is used for galvanic electrolysis - ANSWER-Bulbous, round, cylindrical What type of needle is used for thermolysis, best for point effect - ANSWER-Tapered and insulated What is a chair type item which allows the patient/client to sit up or recline during treatment - ANSWER-Backjack Electrologists provide accurate, current, and relevant information which enables the client to make decisions regarding treatment - ANSWER-True Client records and other personal information are considered privileged and confidential unless disclosure is mandated by federal or state statute, by court process, or consented to by the client - ANSWER-True According to section IV under the standards for professional ethics, of the standards of practice for electrologists, what is required for all electrologists - ANSWER-Participation in appropriate continuing education activities (20 hours every 2 years) According to section I under the standards for use of electrical equipment, what is required for all electrologists - ANSWER-Equipment malfunctions are identified properly What side effects are not a result of diabetes - ANSWER-Osteoporosis and hearing loss If a patient presents with the following symptoms what may they be suffering from: irregular or infrequent periods, prominent face or body hair, severe acne, thinning of hair on head, and obesity - ANSWER-PCOS What is NOT a symptom of diabetes - ANSWER-Moist skin What is used as an androgen suppressor, but cannot kill or thin hair that is already present - ANSWER-Spironolactone and aldactone